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On the recordNovember 14, 2013
Wayne and Leann Buchholz operate a ranch near Rhame, North Dakota. They have never been active in politics, but a recent letter from their insurance company has changed all of that, for their letter informed them that they would be losing their health care coverage due to the excessive regulations of ObamaCare. Mr. Speaker, 36,000 North Dakotans are receiving similar cancelation notices, similar to that of Wayne and Leann. Each of these figures on this poster represents over 1,200 North Dakotans just like Wayne and Leann. On the other hand, only 30 North Dakotans have been able to sign up for ObamaCare through the first month--not 30,000, not 3,000, not even 300, Mr. Speaker--30. Each figure on this part of the graphic represents one North Dakotan able to sign up. Mr. Speaker, in North Dakota, like much of America, a man's word is his bond. We must help the President make good on his promise and pass the Keep Your Health Plan Act tomorrow. IHC Health Solutions, Independence Holding Group, Phoenix, AZ, September 30, 2013. Re Companion Life Insurance Company, Discontinuance of your Coverage, Contract Amendment to extend coverage until April 1, 2014 IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AFFECTS YOUR INSURANCE CONTRACT RIGHTS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Dear Leann C. Buchholz: This notice is to inform you that Companion Life Insurance Company (``Companion Life'') will be exiting the individual major medical insurance market in North Dakota effective March 31, 2014 at midnight.…
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Kevin Cramer
Republican · North Dakota

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